Abu Dhabi New Years Eve 2016

Fireworks, Events, Webcams, Parties, Hotels, Restaurants, Concerts

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 31 December 2015, Midnight

The nation states of the United Arab Emirates love to compete with
with each other when it comes to providing a grand spectacle, and New
Years Eve is no exception, with Abu Dhabi going up against their more
well known neighbour Dubai in looking to put on the most spectacular
party and fireworks display. They managed a remarkable coup for NYE
2012 with Coldplay leading the celebrations with a huge concert, which
was an enormous success.

This year there is even more added excitement to the new year celebrations
as a landmark signature event takes place with the boats and crews of
the Volvo Ocean Race scheduled to be in town, which will add a significant
amount of volume and colour to the various parties - see below for more
details!

New Year Fireworks, Events, Parties

The fireworks in Abu Dhabi on new year's eve aren't as yet in the
same bracket as near neighbour Dubai but they're heading in the right
direction with a very impressive midnight display due again this year.
Head to The Corniche area for the best viewing areas.

Abu Dhabi is very much a growing venue for big music acts too and
it wouldn't be a surprise to see a huge name headline act head there
this year - bear in mind that the Coldplay gig a few years ago was only
confirmed a couple of months beforehand when it did take place, so we
will be keeping a close eye our for updates right up until the event
itself.

If you're planning on spending some time in and around Abu Dhabi
over the holiday period there are a number of other attractions to fill
in your time, with the added bonus that the climate at the turn of the
year is at it's most pleasant, with cool, sunny days and clear blue
skies, although you will need to be aware of the cold nights that take
many be surprise! Places well worth a visit in Abu Dhabi include the
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Cultural Foundation and the National
Theater

Abu Dhabi also has a number of prominent skyscrapers throughout the
city, another attempt to match near neighbour Dubai in boasting a dramatic
skyline, which helps make the city a globally recognisable venue. Some
of the tallest buildings include the Central Market Residential Tower,
The Landmark and the Sky Tower, all of which provide ideal potential
focal points as a backdrop to the New year fireworks displays.

If you're looking for somewhere to eat out to start your evening
then there's no shortage of places to choose from, with dining options
in most of the main hotels as well as a large range of standalone venues.
The Al Fanar Rooftop Revolving Restaurant at Le Meridien would be a
great choice, while the Maharaja Palace has an excellent reputation.
Check out all the best
restaurants here.

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

There is also a construction cam located at the site of the new Abu
Dhabi Cleveland Clinic, which has a decent view of the city skyline
in the background, should be good for catching some fireworks on:

New Years Eve Hotels

Places to stay are easy to find in Abu Dhabi, and the focus is very
much on the top end of the market, with 5 Star accommodation available
at prices far lower than other top end destinations. Top recommendations
include:

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